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rubbish

noun

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Meaning

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Waste material that is thrown away; worthless or nonsensical talk or writing.

Example Sentence

Make sure to put all your rubbish in the bin so the room stays tidy.

Usage Note

Use 'rubbish' to describe unwanted waste, like food scraps or old paper, that needs to be thrown away. It can also be used informally to describe something that is of very poor quality or completely untrue.

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